This was the
Lanark together. Here are a couple of photos from Aden.. One of myself Rfn Rab Nelson A Coy
There was to be no indiscriminate firing of weapons, and local people were to be treated with courtesy. After the Second World War, the British Army suffered extensive cuts. said "Col Dow wrote to us all individually".
George Dearie and I went through basic training at
It was at this time that four battalions of the Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers and a battalion of the Royal Lanark Militia became part of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). During the war, more than 7,000 of its men lost their lives, and an estimated 11,000 men were injured. Their position became important in defending Burma from Japanese occupation between 1942 and 1944. The 5th Battalion tunic seen on the right echoes the uniform worn by the 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers who became the 5th Battalion, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Later, they were sent to Germany, joining soldiers of the 6th, 7th and 9th Battalions, who had been serving in North-West Europe since 1944. After the war, operational service followed in China, Egypt, India, Iraq and Palestine. HMS
here for photos from Cpl 'Jas' Anderson, HMS Sheba
when they had to escort the children to and from school. 1st Battalion, Aden 1967-68 : 1st Battalion, Aden 1967-68 : 1st Battalion 'B Company with Cpl Carr Aden 1967-68 : 1st Battalion, Aden 1967-68 : 1st Battalion, Aden 1967-68 : Uniforms of the Regiment 1st Battalion in Edinburgh 1967-68 : Officers 1967-68 : 1st Battalion in Edinburgh 1967-68 : Provost Staff 1968 : 1st Battallion, 1968 In 1963, the main political leaders in Aden were attacked by grenade as they waited to board a plane at Aden Airport. 3 talking about this. Overseas service in Bahrain, Oman, Kenya, Jordan and Germany followed and in 1966, the 1st Battalion was sent to Aden to provide internal security. In 1908, the Territorial Force was created from battalions of the Volunteer Force. Taken at in outlying piquet at Habilayn Camp in the Radfan
The Aden tour of duty was extremely successful, and The Cameronians were praised for their exemplary conduct and diligence. Forces newspaper from Aden. -in occurred after the camp was mortared from the shanty town next to it, fortunately the
Sheba
April 2017. When the Second World War broke out in 1939, The Cameronians mobilised six active battalions. Preston. RSM Jake Sneddon
They are holding the Pay Office pet rubber snake which had
SC032549. My initial investigation has identified that Lt Col Riddell Webster (who I assume is the father of Gen Riddell-Webster (BW)) presented it, but cannot find any details of why, when, what or who Soper is and most importantly where this artefact would better lie. Beating the retreat 1967 in Ma'alla Main street in front of the
war. The cap seen on the right was taken from a communist bandit during operations in Malaya. I'd pity any person that tried to … (Standing). Part of the security duties of the Cameronians in Aden was protecting the families of
By 1965, the violence had increased, with the terrorists becoming more unpredictable than in previous targeted attacks. Riddell-Webster; the soldiers were to provide internal security, protecting locals from terrorist attack. We had all been to a tailor and bought new clothes
servicemen and other civilians. Donated by David Burns Feb 2014
taken by the Public Relations Staff, Photos courtesy of this online
The Aden tour of duty was extremely successful, and … Bn was all up in the Radfan Mountains. of a citation which was presented to every member of the Regiment who served in Aden. was an extremely good signals NCO, Tam Balloch
David Burns and a member of the RSC or RASC. Pics donated Sep 2013 by Malcolm Baillie, son of
An official disbandment ceremony took place on 14 May 1968 at Douglasdale, Lanarkshire. This soldier, Rifleman McLaren, was the last to lose his life serving with The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
The digging
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) qualified for the Campaign Service Medal with bar ‘South Arabia’ for their service in Aden…
1st Battalion Lancashire Regiment, The unit arrived in Aden to relieve the 1st Bt The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), who had completed their tour the Lancashires shared Radfan Camp with the 3rd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment. Cpl in the RAPC. From 1914 to 1918, twenty seven battalions of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) served in the First World War. In 1943, the 2nd took part in the assault on Sicily, the first step in the invasion of Italy.
The Regiment was heavily involved on the Western Front, in Gallipoli and the Middle East, and in Salonika.
Soon after arriving in Aden it became clear to the soldiers that they were in difficult territory. Mountains! The Jocks were at their most hightened state of alertness
taken at RAF Steamer Point. Overseas service in Bahrain, Oman, Kenya, Jordan and Germany followed and in 1966, the 1st Battalion was sent to Aden to provide internal security. The National Front for the Liberation of Occupied South Yemen claimed responsibility for these acts of terrorism. Next 13 Pics Donated by David Burns
Message Board for old Cameronians who served in the 1st Battalion from 1944 and their friends and families who have an interest Riddell-Webster; the soldiers were to provide internal security, protecting locals from terrorist attack. Between 1950 and 1953, The Cameronians were sent to Malaya to protect its people from terrorist attacks. This medal was instituted in 1964 to replace the General Service Medal. Despite their success in Aden it was announced, on the 18 July 1967, that the 1st Battalion, The Cameronians would fall victim to army cuts. "sub" command post for Bn Ops downtown Malla. This first significant terrorist attack was succeeded by a series of attacks in the following years. George Dearie
article ...www.britishempire.co.uk/article/adenthecurtainfalls.htm, Nick also donated a copy
Not in very good
More photos of Charlie in Aden, donated by his son
Aden during the Regiments tour there. The trophy on the right is one of many awarded to Sgt. Co Lt-Col Downward, who later took command of the Aden brigade and handed command over to Major A.K. and one of myself with Wullie Taylor A coy. I lost a lot of
The nature of the attacks made it necessary for soldiers to remain alert at all times. photos during a move. Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Jan 2003 and June 2009. Greig on a public relations exercise -. (Thought to be at Steamer Point)
During this period overseas, soldiers had more time to participate in sport. They survived over 100 grenade attacks and, though there were casualties, only one soldier was killed. In response to the increase in violence, The Cameronians were sent to Aden in 1966. 23909316 Malcolm Baillie MT Platoon
(sitting)
©2020.Cameronians (The Scottish Rifles) Site by. The cap seen on the right was taken from a communist bandit during operations in Malaya.
Donated by Jim Murray May 2017, Donated by Nick Bayes Nov 2014 who was a
In 1948, The Cameronians were reduced to a single, regular battalion.
He
???? I had come down for the weekend and was just in
Dick Wallis in the 1920s and 1930s.
The 2nd Battalion was sent to France where they were involved in heavy fighting at Dunkirk, until evacuated in June 1940. (RIP 1991). to fly home in! Jan 2003. Who is looking for Danny Fay who was is best man 36 yr ago X Scots Guard
), Photo donated by Tam Balloch via Douglas Torrance - Sep 2016
Charlie Mclaren on right from just before his death in Aden Feb 1967
Hope you are well "We were soldiers once, and young", Jim Murray, Willie Sullivan and Lt Heath
to experience everything we did, including a para drop with 3 Para (we didnt!! C/Sgt Ian McKnight
time to dodge mortars!! Click
Bert
The Aden campaign was a success for The Cameronians. 23904683
married quarters was very well received.
Overseas service in Bahrain, Oman, Kenya, Jordan and Germany followed and in 1966, the 1st Battalion was sent to Aden to provide internal security. The date and location were significant, marking the anniversary of the raising of the Regiment in Douglas in 1689. harm the children, including the native children. Nick also donated a copy
The Jocks were at their most hightened state of alertness when they had to escort the children to and from school. It is a solid brass ship's bell (10" x 12" x 11") inscribed "Cameronian, Habilyan Bell, Won by Capt GAM Soper, Acquired by RQMS Andrews Aden 1966". Part of the security duties of the Cameronians in Aden was protecting the families of servicemen and other civilians. Their role was made clear from the outset by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel D.B. The 1st Battalion was stationed in India, training Indian soldiers and providing internal security. Jake died 2nd May 2003, Andy Keane, Johnny Fox and
with one of the CQMSs and a Corporal. I'd pity any person that tried to
Reforms to the Army in the early 1900s resulted in the expansion of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Photos from the Dhow newspaper, the Armed
condition but I have had a crack at cleaning up a few and I am attaching them.
He was the well deserved honour student in Ramillies Platoon and
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd is a recognised Scottish Charity, No. The cap seen on the right was taken from a communist bandit during operations in Malaya. of a citation which was presented to every member of the Regiment who served, More photos of Charlie in Aden, donated by his son
Bars were awarded for campaigns from 1962 onwards. This vigilance combined with good soldiering led to a decrease in serious incidents. The were graciously provided by Pat Malcolm who was in
Their role was made clear from the outset by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel D.B. In response to the increase in violence, The Cameronians were sent to Aden in 1966. Between 1950 and 1953, The Cameronians were sent to Malaya to protect its people from terrorist attacks. The booted and suited pic shows me on the left
Campaign Service Medal Aden.
Pat is a big fan of the regiment.
April 2017, Photos
Between 1950 and 1953, The Cameronians were sent to Malaya to protect its people from terrorist attacks. Donated by
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